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Episode 61: The Port Arthur Massacre


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TODAY’S CASE
In this episode, we’re covering the devastating case of the Port Arthur Massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Australian history. We talk through what happened on that day in 1996, how the events unfolded, and the lives that were tragically lost. We also dive into the background of the offender, the nationwide shock that followed, and the sweeping gun law changes that came out of it. This one is heavy, but it’s an important story, one that changed Australia forever.

Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.


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🌐 CASE SOURCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Bryant
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-dangerous-mind-what-turned-martin-bryant-into-a-mass-murderer-20090427-ajk4.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20010508013225/http://www.shootersnews.addr.com/cttranscript.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)#
https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/dim-fat-angry-mass-murderer-martin-bryant-25-years-after-port-arthur-massacre/news-story/afc305a349cec614291ff9fef6aebe87
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/why-port-arthur-massacre-conspiracy-theorists-are-wrong/ATTWNKUBGNKXFRWTQMTB7QVWIA/

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